Fly Fishing in New Mexico

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Fly fishing in New Mexico offers anglers diverse opportunities across the state\“s pristine rivers and lakes. The San Juan River below Navajo Dam is world-renowned for its trophy rainbow trout, with consistent year-round fishing conditions. The Rio Grande and its tributaries provide excellent dry fly fishing for brown and cutthroat trout, particularly in the Taos and Santa Fe areas.

Northern New Mexico\“s high mountain streams like the Pecos River and Jemez Mountains waters offer secluded fishing experiences with native Rio Grande cutthroat trout. Southern waters such as the Gila River provide unique opportunities for Gila trout, a species found only in this region.

New Mexico\“s fishing seasons vary by water, with many rivers open year-round. The state requires fishing licenses for anglers 12 and older, available online or at local sporting goods stores. Local fly shops in cities like Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque provide essential guidance, flies, and current fishing reports.